WEBQUEST: The Holocaust Through the Lens of a 13-Year-OldIntroduction to the play Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl Welcome! In this assignment, you will participate in a quest for knowledge using the World Wide Web. You will be guided through various paths on the Internet to help you learn more about the Holocaust, the historical events that surrounded it, and the people who were involved. Each part is one aspect of history related to this unit's text, the play adaptation of Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl. Your group will be assigned to complete one of the three tasks described below and to present the information to your peers using some form of multimedia. To begin, you will need a computer, a set of headphones, a writing utensil and the assignment handout(s) from your teacher. Complete each part of your assigned task exactly as it's described below. Record your notes, answers, and responses for each task on your assignment sheet, and collaborate with your group members to plan for how you'll present this information (using multimedia such as a Prezi, PowerPoint, video, etc.) NOTE: YOU'LL HAVE TO READ TO UNDERSTAND WHAT TO DO!! :)
Click on a year. A colored box will appear with a date and the details of that date’s event. The colors correspond to the legend in the top right corner of the timeline. If there are entries for numerous events over the course of that year, the months featuring events will appear in bold under the list of years across the top. Click on a month for event listings.
World War II began in September 1939 when Britain and France declared war on Germany, following German's invasion of Poland. Although the outbreak of war was triggered by Germany's invasion of Poland, the actual causes of the war were much more complex, and dramatic. In essence, World War II was caused...by World War I.
What was the general purpose of the "Treaty of Versailles"? Who were the four main "directors" of this treaty. Describe each person's motivation for signing it as described on this page.
Study the political cartoons found on this page. What is the overall message that all of these cartoons are communicating? What was Germany's reaction and feelings about signing the Treaty of Versailles?
Optional: Need more help? Just want to know more? Watch this 8-minute video for more understanding of what happened after World War I, leading to the Treaty of Versailles, which led to World War II.
Study the political cartoons found on this page. What is the overall message that all of these cartoons are communicating? What was Germany's reaction and feelings about signing the Treaty of Versailles?
Who is Adolf Hitler? Watch this video to learn more about his background. (NOTE: "doss house" is a homeless shelter)
According to "Biography: Adolf Hitler for Kids": "Once entering politics, Hitler discovered that he was gifted in giving speeches. His speeches were powerful and people believed what he said. Hitler joined the Nazi party and soon became its leader. He promised Germany that if he became leader he would restore Germany to greatness in Europe. In 1933 he was elected Chancellor of Germany.
After becoming Chancellor, there was no stopping Hitler. He had studied his idol, BenitoMussolini of Italy, about how to install a fascist government and become a dictator. Soon Hitler was dictator of Germany. In order for Germany to grow, Hitler thought the country needed more land or "living space". He first attached Austria as part of Germany and then took over part of Czechoslovakia. This wasn't enough, however. On September 1, 1939 Germany invaded Poland and World War II began. Hitler formed an alliance with the Axis Powers of Japan and Italy. They were fighting the Allied Powers of Britain, France, the Soviet Union, and the United States."
This 4-minute video will briefly "set the stage" for your better understanding of World War II, which included Hitler's Holocaust. While watching, consider the mood that it creates in you and its viewers. How does the music help create this mood. (Do you think it's appropriate?) Also consider: Do you think it's possible for something like this to take place again in today's day and age? Why or why not? Record your reflection on your assignment handout.
Study this interactive map carefully. Click on each year-by-year progression option to view each map for the years of 1939-1945. During which years does it appear that Hitler's German army was at the height of its power?
Post a "Comment" about the information learned in this task. You may either respond to a discussion question that was posed and posted by a peer or your teacher, or you may start your own discussion topic.
Back To Top of Page TASK #3: Surviving the War and the Holocaust.Though there is now evidence that the Holocaust began in 1933, most of the world didn't find out about its horror until 1941--already two years after World War II had begun. The Holocaust is noted to have officially "ended", however, at the time that WWII ended. Living through the Holocaust:
Analyze the statistics and timeline in order to draw conclusions about the catastrophic effects of these events. Statistics of World War II timeline f rom Task #1
What was "the Holocaust" & why did Hitler's Nazis create one? Use this site to help you find and understand the answers!
Before being sent to concentration camps, millions were exiled from their life and comfort of their own homes, and sent to live in ghettos. Look what it was like to have lived in a ghetto:http://www.ushmm.org/outreach/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007708
Back To Top of Page TASK #4: Meet Anne Frank. Anne Frank is famous for being the most popular Holocaust victim. She died while in a Nazi concentration camp at the young age of 16, but left behind her diary that has been translated, published and read by millions around the world. Anne's diary has provided great insight into the life of a very relate-able and likable young girl who lived through one of the worst atrocities in human history. She wrote the diary while her family was in hiding during the Holocaust.
Who is Anne Frank? Look over these Quick Facts about Anne to gain some understanding.
There are thousands of sites dedicated to Anne Frank and her family. But one in particular that is definitely worth exploring is http:///www.annefrank.org/en/ . Take some time to "play" on this site and to visit the annex where the Franks hid.
The only existing film images of the real-life Anne Frank appears in this YouTube video above (July 22, 1941). Anne is the young girl leaning out the window.
A student-made short documentary of Anne Frank; includes a graphic 3D visual of Anne's room in the annex.
This video is a computerized graphic of Anne's life, with narration. Back To Top of Page Ways to contact a Holocaust Survivor:
TASK #5: Track footprints left behind by someone who lived through the Holocaust.If you haven't yet received an assigned identity yet, please notify your teacher that you're ready for one. Each student will receive a name of a person who lived through the Holocaust. To successfully complete Task #5, you must research the person whose identify you've been assigned and prepare to participate in an in-class, "in-character", luncheon presentation with your classmates. For detailed instructions of how to complete the requirements of this assignment, be sure to download and study the following 3 links: Bio Log, Assignment Description and Presentation Rubric.
Begin conducting research by searching the first and last name of your assigned person on the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum site: Holocaust Encyclopedia. You should be able to find most of the information for your Bio Log--Notes Organizer on this site. To help you search for additional information, use any search engine you'd like. Suggestions:
Back To Top of Page BONUS!What did all of following people have in common during the years 1913-1914? Sigmund Freud
Adolf Hitler
Tratsky
Stalin
(Emperor Franz Joseph)
(Archduke Franz Ferdinand) Back To Top of Page
WEBQUEST: The Holocaust Through the Lens of a 13-Year-OldIntroduction to the play Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl
Welcome! In this assignment, you will participate in a quest for knowledge using the World Wide Web. You will be guided through various paths on the Internet to help you learn more about the Holocaust, the historical events that surrounded it, and the people who were involved. Each part is one aspect of history related to this unit's text, the play adaptation of Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl.
Your group will be assigned to complete one of the three tasks described below and to present the information to your peers using some form of multimedia. To begin, you will need a computer, a set of headphones, a writing utensil and the assignment handout(s) from your teacher. Complete each part of your assigned task exactly as it's described below. Record your notes, answers, and responses for each task on your assignment sheet, and collaborate with your group members to plan for how you'll present this information (using multimedia such as a Prezi, PowerPoint, video, etc.)
NOTE: YOU'LL HAVE TO READ TO UNDERSTAND WHAT TO DO!! :)
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
(5) Bio Log & Presentation Assignment Handout
(6) go to: Tracking Footprint~ Preparing for your In-Character Presentation
(7) *BONUS*
TASK #1: Understand the causes of World War II.
- What was the general purpose of the "Treaty of Versailles"? Who were the four main "directors" of this treaty. Describe each person's motivation for signing it as described on this page.
- Study the political cartoons found on this page. What is the overall message that all of these cartoons are communicating? What was Germany's reaction and feelings about signing the Treaty of Versailles?
- Optional: Need more help? Just want to know more? Watch this 8-minute video for more understanding of what happened after World War I, leading to the Treaty of Versailles, which led to World War II.
- Study the political cartoons found on this page. What is the overall message that all of these cartoons are communicating? What was Germany's reaction and feelings about signing the Treaty of Versailles?
Back To Top of PageTASK #2: Learn more about Hitler's plan.
According to "Biography: Adolf Hitler for Kids": "Once entering politics, Hitler discovered that he was gifted in giving speeches. His speeches were powerful and people believed what he said. Hitler joined the Nazi party and soon became its leader. He promised Germany that if he became leader he would restore Germany to greatness in Europe. In 1933 he was elected Chancellor of Germany.
After becoming Chancellor, there was no stopping Hitler. He had studied his idol, Benito Mussolini of Italy, about how to install a fascist government and become a dictator. Soon Hitler was dictator of Germany. In order for Germany to grow, Hitler thought the country needed more land or "living space". He first attached Austria as part of Germany and then took over part of Czechoslovakia. This wasn't enough, however. On September 1, 1939 Germany invaded Poland and World War II began. Hitler formed an alliance with the Axis Powers of Japan and Italy. They were fighting the Allied Powers of Britain, France, the Soviet Union, and the United States."
Back To Top of Page
TASK #3: Surviving the War and the Holocaust.Though there is now evidence that the Holocaust began in 1933, most of the world didn't find out about its horror until 1941--already two years after World War II had begun. The Holocaust is noted to have officially "ended", however, at the time that WWII ended.
Living through the Holocaust:
- Analyze the statistics and timeline in order to draw conclusions about the catastrophic effects of these events. Statistics of World War II timeline f rom Task #1
- Pre-test: How much do you know about the Holocaust? Take this quiz to find out!
- What was "the Holocaust" & why did Hitler's Nazis create one? Use this site to help you find and understand the answers!
- Before being sent to concentration camps, millions were exiled from their life and comfort of their own homes, and sent to live in ghettos. Look what it was like to have lived in a ghetto:http://www.ushmm.org/outreach/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007708
- Historical film footage (Ghettos): http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/gallery_fi.php?ModuleId=10005059
- Do you think you could you have survived the Holocaust? Take the quiz here (13 questions). Post your response in the "Comment" section of this page.
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- Who were the victims of the Holocaust? Visit this site (http://fcit.usf.edu/Holocaust/People/Victims.htm) to learn more.
Back To Top of PageTASK #4: Meet Anne Frank.
Anne Frank is famous for being the most popular Holocaust victim. She died while in a Nazi concentration camp at the young age of 16, but left behind her diary that has been translated, published and read by millions around the world. Anne's diary has provided great insight into the life of a very relate-able and likable young girl who lived through one of the worst atrocities in human history. She wrote the diary while her family was in hiding during the Holocaust.
The only existing film images of the real-life Anne Frank appears in this YouTube video above (July 22, 1941). Anne is the young girl leaning out the window.
A student-made short documentary of Anne Frank; includes a graphic 3D visual of Anne's room in the annex.
This video is a computerized graphic of Anne's life, with narration.
Back To Top of Page
Ways to contact a Holocaust Survivor:
TASK #5: Track footprints left behind by someone who lived through the Holocaust.If you haven't yet received an assigned identity yet, please notify your teacher that you're ready for one. Each student will receive a name of a person who lived through the Holocaust. To successfully complete Task #5, you must research the person whose identify you've been assigned and prepare to participate in an in-class, "in-character", luncheon presentation with your classmates. For detailed instructions of how to complete the requirements of this assignment, be sure to download and study the following 3 links: Bio Log, Assignment Description and Presentation Rubric.
Begin conducting research by searching the first and last name of your assigned person on the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum site: Holocaust Encyclopedia. You should be able to find most of the information for your Bio Log--Notes Organizer on this site.
To help you search for additional information, use any search engine you'd like. Suggestions:
Back To Top of Page
BONUS!What did all of following people have in common during the years 1913-1914?
Sigmund Freud
Adolf Hitler
Tratsky
Stalin
(Emperor Franz Joseph)
(Archduke Franz Ferdinand)
Back To Top of Page